Lorelei is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1166 in 2025 with 28 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 46 births ranking #806. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 9,046 girls born was named Lorelei. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Lorelei is a romantic, musical name linked to the Rhine legend of the Loreley rock. It feels ornate and storied, with a strong sense of atmosphere.
The name spread beyond Germany through literature and music and later found a new audience in modern popular culture. It has the rare quality of feeling dramatic without sounding unfamiliar.